Alternative name: Severtzov's Grouse
- Tetrastes sewerzowi
Bonasa sewerzowi
Identification
34cm
- Rufous upperparts with broad black bars
- Chestnut upper breast
- Black throat bordered white
- White patch behind eye
- Barred tail
Distribution
Asia: found in the mountains of western China (Gansu to eastern Tibet, north-western Yunnan and northern Sichuan).
Taxonomy
Some authorities place this species in the genus Bonasa.
Subspecies
This is a monotypic species[1]. Proposed subspecies secundus is not recognised by most authorities[3].
Habitat
Birch and coniferous mountain forest.
Behaviour
Breeding
They build a nest from moss and grass. The clutch consists of 5-8 white eggs.
Diet
The diet includes spruce seeds, buds, leaves, flowers, and shoots.
References
- Clements, J. F., P. C. Rasmussen, T. S. Schulenberg, M. J. Iliff, T. A. Fredericks, J. A. Gerbracht, D. Lepage, A. Spencer, S. M. Billerman, B. L. Sullivan, M. Smith, and C. L. Wood. 2024. The eBird/Clements checklist of Birds of the World: v2024. Downloaded from https://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/download/
- Gill, F, D Donsker, and P Rasmussen (Eds). 2024. IOC World Bird List (v 14.2). Doi 10.14344/IOC.ML.14.2. http://www.worldbirdnames.org/
- Avibase
- ARKive
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2025) Chinese Grouse. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 25 January 2025 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Chinese_Grouse
External Links
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